But it looks like David Rudisha has the ability to slice 1.02 seconds off his WR of 1:41.01

Here is the article on kenyanrunningnews.com

Bro Colm and I were of course aware for some time (certainly since 2006) that Rudisha had such great potential. Rather than talk about world records and the pressures it brings, if anyone asked me of his potential I would say he had the potential to be the fourth athlete to run 1:41.

So plans were always there to maximise his potential. After he ran 1:42’01 in Rieti last year he believed he could break the world record. We did like to talk about it even to Rudisha, but we knew what were the prospects and the plans were there… “said Templeton.

“Bro Colm and I of course but also others such as Ian Kiprono (Colm’s assistant coach) and Japhet Kimutai were all involved in the planning. Also this year a great contribution was his pacemaker and friend Sammy Tangui. Such a vital role he played this year both on and off the track” said Templeton.

“Also I can say in a more indirect way the other members of the training group such as Augustine Choge and Isaac Songok played a role not so much in planning but in support and friendship… and in Europe with Bernard Lagat and Boaz Lalang (both based in US but part of my group).”

“When you are part of a good group there are many positive influences… not necessarily in planning but certainly as positive contributors to a successful season.” … said Templeton.

Jimson Lee

I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America.

Johnson was planing on going for the world rcord at Zurich, not in Atlanta which makes sense as why tire himeself out before the 200 especially after having been beaten by Fredricks prior to the games.

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